Can I rent a car in Greece with UK license?

If you are from another country (including US and UK driving license holders), you may need to have an International Driving Permit depending on where you are from. Insurance is mandatory for Greek car rentals and full coverage insurance comes highly recommended.



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Licences and permits You can drive in Greece with a UK driving licence.

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An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a requirement to legally rent a car in Greece. It is mandatory to accompany your valid domestic driver's license with an IDP at the time of receiving your car rental. The UN itself does not issue driving permits and uses authorized travel associations to administer the service.

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U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.

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And of course, when you come to a country like Greece, sitting in a hotel or just relaxing on the beach is a real crime. Therefore, car rental is a great way to make your vacation unforgettable. And all cars for rent in Greece have to be insured.

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All residential rentals have a minimum legal duration of three years. If a contract for a lesser period is negotiated, the three years period applies to the landlord, but not to the tenant. A contract for three years or longer terminates automatically at the end of the contract period, without need for notice.

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All drivers must present a valid non-expired driver's license at the time of rental. Those holding a license issued in a Non-Latin-Letter Alphabet must also present a valid International Drivers Permit. All overseas renters require a passport as well as a driving license.

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You need to carry your UK driving licence with you. You do not need an international driving permit ( IDP ) to visit and drive in the EU , Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have: a paper driving licence.

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Full UK driving licence. There are no changes to rules regarding licences for UK travellers to Greece after Brexit.

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What's the cost of owning a car in Greece? As is the case anywhere, there's a wide range in car prices in Greece. A brand new Toyota Corolla, for instance, will cost about €18,800, while used car prices are at an all-time low. You may be able to snag one for as little as €800 if you don't plan on needing it for long.

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Greek authorities do not require travel insurance, but without it, you may have to pay medical costs, and you will not be reimbursed for cancellations or expenses incurred during trip interruptions.

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Driving in the Greek islands and rural areas of Greece can be fun or scary depending on how you approach it. In the islands, roads are very narrow and often with lots of turns. Some mountain roads may have some sort of blind spot. Be prepared if you're driving along steep cliffs, steep hills, and steep twists.

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Right turns of red traffic lights: unlike what is allowed in some countries, in Greece you are not allowed to make a right turn on a red traffic light, unless there is a distinct, separate, traffic light placed showing a green or pulsing orange right turn signal .

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